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This was a hard one, as I love the original and didn't know what direction to go in. I've actually taken every phrase in the Billy Joel song and said the opposite, or something contrary to it. I'm not sure what it means now, but it was an interesting project, out of my normal style.

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You’re gonna have to speed it up, one of a kind is not enough
Nobody asked you to enjoy this race, so
You always run from anyplace, where they show feelings on their face
No one has sights on you You need to build some Pressure

You never called me paranoid, the only word you would avoid
You danced a tango through a holy war and
You still have all that faith of yours and your advice to be mature
Your flawless face tells me you need a bit more Pressure

You’re still young the world’s at your feet
Don’t get psyched out, you know the beat
All your life is cable TV, Reality
Know what that means

So ask for help, you’re not alone, don’t have to answer to your own
I doubt you can explain your small town views while
You’re over there rolling dice the game is won, it must be nice
Break out of your shell and use a little pressure

All your life is tabloid shorthand
I’ve never read, but I understand

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from Behind the Nylon Curtain, released September 5, 2011

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Mark Aaron James New York, New York

Raised in FL, schooled in TN, polished in NYC & just back from 3 years in London, Mark Aaron James is an acoustic powerhouse. Often playing solo with his guitar & innovative loop pedal, Mark holds the crowd in his hand whether playing critically acclaimed originals or one of 500 popular covers. His quirky, humorous take is firmly in place along with a striking voice and clever wordplay. ... more

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